Meaning of satrap | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A governor of a Persian province.
   historical
2. A subordinate ruler.
   derogatory, figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Eunuchs were chiefly employed in the harems of the king, and his satraps.”

“Hey, sir? Sir, excuse me?” The blonde was calling out to him, in imperious tones that insisted on a reply. Her satraps became watchful, like a Praetorian guard.”

“Backed by an expansive and brutal security system, Mr. Lukashenko shows no sign of losing his grip at home, if at the cost of becoming Mr. Putin’s enfeebled satrap.”

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